Ernest Pogorelc (1838–1892) was the first professional photographer from

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and of Slovene and Gottschee German descent from the Lower Carniola Region, now recognized as parts of Slovenia. He was born in

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. He was a prolific studio photographer during the 19th century. His work appears in the trade registry in 1859. Expanding in 1864, he acquired an additional studio maintaining one on

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( sl, Dunajska cesta) and one on Railway Station Street () Ljubljana. In 1887, relocated to Zagreb continuing his work there. He died in Ljubljana.

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Ateljejski fotografi na Slovenskem (1859–1919)
tudio Photographers in the Slovene Lands'' Eiselt, Irena. Šolar, Renata. Grgantov, Meta. Published by: National and University Library of Slovenia. March 2006. Accessed: 16 February 2012. {{DEFAULTSORT:Pogorelc, Ernest 1838 births 1892 deaths Carniolan photographers Artists from Ljubljana Pioneers of photography